Respite Care in Northfield, OH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Northfield, OH: the local picture

659

residents 65 or older (19% of Northfield)

69%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Summit County)

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve Northfield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Northfield live with someone: 69% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 175 Northfield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (32% in Summit County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 33 hospices serving Northfield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Northfield compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Northfield	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	9.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	7.9%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,929	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Northfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Macedonia, OH	2.1 mi	2,592	44%
Bedford, OH	3.7 mi	2,554	45%
Twinsburg, OH	4.5 mi	4,115	34%
Bedford Heights, OH	4.7 mi	2,108	27%
Maple Heights, OH	5.2 mi	3,825	33%
Brecksville, OH	5.3 mi	3,490	21%

Hospices serving Northfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Greater Ohio	Seven Hills, OH	7.7 mi	(440) 899-7659
Cadre Hospice - Ohio LLC	Seven Hills, OH	7.7 mi	(216) 298-1995
Caretenders Hospice	Seven Hills, OH	7.7 mi	(440) 892-6212
Cleveland Clinic Hospice	Independence, OH	7.7 mi	(216) 444-9819
Kindred Hospice	Independence, OH	7.7 mi	(216) 642-1297

Nursing homes near Northfield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Northfield Village Retirement Community	Northfield, OH	0.2 mi	5 of 5	70	(330) 468-1800
Aventura At Walton Hills	Walton Hills, OH	1.3 mi	2 of 5	99	(440) 439-4433
Heritage Health Care Center	Oakwood Village, OH	2.0 mi	2 of 5	60	(440) 439-1448
Grande Oaks	Oakwood Village, OH	2.0 mi	2 of 5	60	(440) 439-7976

Straight-line miles from the center of Northfield. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Northfield

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,911 monthly median income of Northfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Northfield: common questions

Which hospices serve Northfield?

Medicare lists 33 hospices for Northfield ZIP codes, including Compassus - Greater Ohio, Cadre Hospice - Ohio LLC, Caretenders Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Northfield?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,911 monthly median income of Northfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Northfield. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Ohio.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Northfield, OH